- Editorials
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 30th, 2015
Rise of the Nomophobics: Should We Be Worried?
At the end of the day, we’re all a little nomophobic
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 28th, 2015
This Quiz Will Tell You If You Suffer from Nomophobia
That's the fear of being without your mobile phone
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 20th, 2015
Why Your Brain Keeps Forgetting What Day It Is
Study reveals why we get confused over the days of the week
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 29th, 2014
It Takes About 11 Really Lousy Weeks to Get Over a Breakup, Study Finds
Researchers say folks need about 11 weeks to figure out what's what and start viewing a breakup in a more positive light
- Oddiverse
- By Alexandra Botezatu
- December 16th, 2013
Ethan Couch's “Affluenza” Defense Outrages People in a Viral Spark
The term is now associated with “pop-psychology” or “junk-science”
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 28th, 2013
Washing One's Hands Promotes Optimism, Makes People Feel Happier
Researcher says the act of washing one's hands influences mood, take on life
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 18th, 2013
US Personality Map Shows Which States Are the Friendliest, Most Temperamental or Most Creative
Researchers say there are differences between people living in various parts of the US
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 5th, 2013
“Mind-Reading” Skills Can Be Developed, Perfected by Reading Literary Fiction
Researchers say people who read fiction have an easier time understanding others
- Game reviews
- By Andrei Dumitrescu
- September 13th, 2013
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs Review (PC)
Horror that moves from the physical to the psychological space
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 19th, 2013
Bullied Kids Are More Likely to Have Health Problems, Suffer from a Psychiatric Disorder
Study finds that the effects of bullying last well into adulthood
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 25th, 2013
Psychopathic Criminals Can Feel Empathy, Researchers Claim
New study argues psychopathic individuals can choose to be emphatic
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 12th, 2013
The Personalities of Toddlers Indicate if They'll Grow to Be Drinkers
Certain personality traits displayed in childhood are correlated with teen drinking
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 20th, 2013
Parents Want Kids to Fulfill Their Own Unrealized Ambitions, Study Says
Psychologists have long suspected that this was the case, empirical evidence was lacking
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 2nd, 2013
Watch: Everything You Need to Know About Kissing
Video scientifically discusses the practice of kissing
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 15th, 2013
Red Lipstick Does Make a Woman Look Younger, Psychologist Says
Researcher explains why applying make-up in a certain way fights back aging
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 5th, 2013
Late King Richard III Was a Control Freak
The monarch was not a psychopath, only displayed control freak tendencies
- Games Blog
- By Andrei Dumitrescu
- January 21st, 2013
IGF Finalist Antichamber Launched via Steam on January 31
The game relies on non-Euclidian geometry and puzzles